Board of Directors

Joseph M. Porter
Board President & CEO
Accountant, University of Arkansas

Jamie Leidelmeyer
Board Secretary & COO
Sustainability Officer, Hive Brands

Francisco Cortez
Board Treasurer & CFO
Senior Vice President, Arvest Bank

Jason Hudson
Board Member at Large
Senior Placement Partner, Global HR Partners

Monica Jannati
Board Member at Large
Events Director, Fayetteville Town Center
Administration & Programs

Steve Harrelson
Operations Manager

Cjay Crespo
Manager, Gayetteville Apparel

Patty Johnson
Program Coordinator, Get Checked


Dale Manning
Program Coordinator, Peer Community


Richard Gathright
Director & Festival Manager

Hannah Withers
Assistant Director & Parade Manager

Monica Jannati
Manager, Glitterville Events

Jamie Dougherty
Coordinator, Sponsor & Vendor Relations

Josh Murphree
Coordinator, Parade Logistics

Robert Stafford
Advertising Sales Manager
Blue Star Business Services
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